Valentine's Day activities for families

Doilies, glitter, and construction paper hearts –nothing says Valentine’s Day like some good family craft time. If the thought of the post project clean-up is too overwhelming, there are plenty of Dayton venues offering the perfect outlet for your little ones’ creative energy and getting your family in the holiday spirit.

Many local libraries in Dayton have days scheduled for Valentine’s Day themed activities, including story hours, craft time, singing during the month of February. Most of the events are short enough to hold a child’s attention and allow the family to support community centers and libraries—often for free. Give your child something to look forward to during these chilly months that seem to keep everyone home or in front of the television and check out one of the Dayton events below.

February 5, 2010

Be My Valentine

Time: 1:30-2:30 p.m.

Location: Bellbrook Sugarcreek Community Center

Cost: Free to residents and $5.00 for non-residents

Ages: 3-6 with an adult companion

Contact: (937) 848-3535

Includes: Play games, sing songs and make valentines for someone special

*Must register by February 4, 2010

February 6, 2010

Create Your Own Valentine’s

Time: 10:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Location: Fairborn Community Library

Cost: Free

Ages 4-11

Contact: (937) 878-9383

Includes: Drop in and make Valentine Cards. Supplies provided.

Make Valentines Cards

Time: 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

Location: Xenia Community Library

Cost: Free

Ages 5-12

Contact: (937) 352-4000

Includes: Drop in and make a Valentine's Day card.

February 8-12, 2010

Westwood Annual Valentine’s Card Contest

Time: 4:00 -5:50 p.m.

Location: Dayton Metro Library, Westwood Branch

Cost: Free

Ages: All

Contact: (937) 496-8964

Includes: Kids can show their love and artistic talent by making beautiful Valentine's Day cards. A winner will be chosen and artwork will be displayed in the Westwood Library. The winner of the contest also gets a treat. Supplies will be provided.

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Richelle Taylor Krzak has been a published writer since 1997. After earning her degree in Journalism, Richelle worked in marketing and public relations. Eventually, she started her own marketing and event planning firm. Richelle enjoys writing about local events as well as traveling all over the world and has lived in diverse places such as Miami, FL and Prague, Czech Republic. She and her husband, Robert, now reside in Dayton with their two children, Elise and Ethan.